Fret not yourself because of the wicked,

be not envious of wrongdoers!
For they will soon fade like the grass,

and wither like the green herb.

Trust in the Lord and do good;

so you will dwell in the land, and enjoy security.
Take delight in the Lord,

and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Commit your way to the Lord;

trust in him, and he will act.
He will bring forth your vindication as the light,

and your right as the noonday.

Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him;

fret not yourself over him who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!

Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!

Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.
For the wicked shall be cut off;

but those who wait for the Lord shall possess the land.

The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;

he is their refuge in the time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;

he delivers them from the wicked, and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.

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